Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 863147
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Department for Correctional Services

The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.

Duties

The Senior Investigator is accountable to the Director, Integrity and Information Services for conducting investigations into serious incidents or matters of concern, both legal and procedural across the full spectrum of the Department’s programs including critical incidents such as deaths in custody, escapes, riots as well as employee misconduct and complaints.  This includes providing comprehensive and factual assessments and/or reports that can be scrutinised by external review agencies including Criminal and Civil Courts, Independent Commission for Against Corruption (ICAC) and the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET).

Special Conditions

• Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.
• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check;
• A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is essential;
• A flexible approach to working hours is required
• Some out of hours work may be required;
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
• The position of Senior Investigator is a designated position pursuant to Policy 65 – Designated Positions.

Requirements

Essential: Nil
Desirable: Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or similar.

Remuneration

ASO6 ($105,747 - $111,854 p.a.)

Enquiries

Ms Michelle Philp
Director, Integrity and Information Services
P: 8429 3854
E: [email protected]

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter of no more than two pages quoting the vacancy number and outlining their knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.

Applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.

Additional Information

This is a temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.

Successful applicant will be appointed at either classification depending on the qualification and experience held.

DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Safety at Work is central to our mission — emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing, and the physical and cultural safety of all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply.

Applications close: 20/11/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- 20241106 Senior Investigator ASO6.pdf
- Advice to Applicants CV Cover Letter (Only).pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.3 August 2026 (Fillable).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.